Drops of Dewey

Embark on a transformative journey with an Introduction to Growth Mindset, a term first coined in the groundbreaking book, " Mindset: The New Psychology of Success " by Carol Dweck. Join host Laura Dewey as she introduces this captivating concept, a fundamental key to unlocking potential, progress, and peace amidst change. Laura draws from her years of teaching Growth Mindset by bringing the two k...

Join host Laura Dewey on a journey of self-discovery as she makes the powerful invitation to question our thoughts. Delve into the intricate web of meaning-making and assumptions that shape our perceptions and experiences. Laura reveals the human tendency to create stories and assumptions about the events in our lives. These self-made narratives often lead to stress, struggle, and unnecessary suff...

In this insightful episode of Drops of Dewey, explore the profound duality within us—the voices of the head and the heart. Join host Laura Dewey as she delves into the contrasting qualities and characteristics of these internal voices, shedding light on their distinct influence in our lives. In this episode, Laura empowers listeners to tune into the voice of their heart, fostering a deeper connect...

In this soul-stirring episode of Drops of Dewey, delve into the profound impact that this habit can have on your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from her personal experience, host Laura shares a poignant example of how she discovered the true significance of her essential habit when she was unable to engage in it. This revelation led her to realize the profound impac...

Today we delve into the common challenge of procrastination. Join host and coach Laura Dewey as she explores the underlying reasons behind procrastination and offers powerful strategies to overcome this obstacle. Laura sheds light on the human tendency to prioritize activities we enjoy and are passionate about, leading to procrastination when faced with tasks that feel uninteresting, boring, or ch...

Today we explore a fundamental question: "Are you excited about your life?" Join host Laura Dewey as she delves into the transformative power of finding excitement and joy in the trajectory of our lives. Laura highlights the common experience of feeling uninspired, joyless, and caught in the mundane when we lack genuine excitement about our lives. The pressures of busyness and the allure of a rins...

Delve into the powerful topic of unspoken expectations in this eye-opening episode of Drops of Dewey. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the consequences of expecting someone to fulfill uncommunicated desires. Unspoken expectations are a recipe for disappointment when they are not met and they foster animosity from the person who feels burdened by these silent demands. Drawing from her expertis...

In this powerful episode of Drops of Dewey, discover the profound impact of realizing that you are not alone. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the common human tendency to feel "terminally unique" and isolated in our struggles. Drawing from her experience in teaching leadership development classes, Laura shares common feedback from attendees who have expressed immense relief in knowing they a...

Today, host Laura Dewey explores the vital question: "Where are you neglecting yourself?" Join her as she delves into the concept of finding balance within each dimension of our being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Laura highlights the multi-dimensional nature of human beings and the importance of nurturing each aspect of ourselves. She empowers listeners to identify areas of neglect...

In this illuminating episode of Drops of Dewey, discover the profound connection between gratitude and energy. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the transformative impact of embracing gratitude in our daily lives. Laura uncovers the energy dynamics of feeling lack versus cultivating gratitude. When we walk through life with a sense of not having enough or not yet achieving, we often experience...

Join host Laura Dewey as she delves into the powerful practice of accepting compliments with grace. Unravel the common tendency to deflect compliments and diminish their significance to instead step into ownership and self-esteem. Laura shares her own experience of struggling to accept compliments and how it led her to realize the importance of embracing them with authenticity. By deflecting compl...

In this empowering episode of Drops of Dewey, delve into the powerful concept of extreme ownership—the transformative principle brought to light by Jocko Willink, retired Navy Seal. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the first fundamental principle: "There are no bad teams, only bad leaders." Drawing from her experience in facilitating a leadership offsite, Laura rephrases this principle to "Lo...

Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the transformative power of allowing oneself an emotional release. Discover the profound impact of embracing emotions rather than suppressing them, and learn how this practice can lead to greater strength and resilience. Laura sheds light on the common tendency to push through difficult moments and bury emotions, leading to potential outbursts or unhealthy cop...

In this profound episode of Drops of Dewey, host Laura Dewey explores the intriguing phenomenon of why certain words from others can feel deeply hurtful. Discover the concept of "tender spots" and gain insight into their profound impact on our emotional well-being. Laura delves into the origins of tender spots, using the example of a woman she recently met—an accomplished artist who was once told...

Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the transformative power of asking for what you want. Unveil the vulnerabilities and fears that often hold us back from making our desires known, and discover the incredible opportunities we may be missing out on by not taking the leap. Dive into the multifaceted nature of asking and the various fears that can hinder our ability to make requests. From the fear...

In this enlightening episode of Drops of Dewey, host Laura Dewey delves into the transformative power of self-acknowledgment. Explore the challenges many high-achievers face acknowledging their own accomplishments, as the perpetual feeling of not being "good enough" plagues them day and night. Laura unravels the cycle of dissatisfaction and self-perceived failure that arises from the never-ending...

In this insightful episode, host Laura Dewey tackles the challenge of bringing an end to disagreements that seem to be going nowhere. With a keen understanding of the negative impacts of engaging in unproductive back-and-forth exchanges, Laura offers a transformative technique to preserve the quality of relationships instead of fighting to be right at all costs. Laura highlights the no-win nature...

In this rejuvenating episode of Drops of Dewey, host Laura Dewey introduces listeners to three powerful breath techniques designed to reduce stress and promote well-being. With the breath being readily available, free, and offering quick relief, Laura shares how harnessing its power can have a profound impact on our state of mind and overall state of being. Laura begins by highlighting the physiol...

In this inspiring episode of Drops of Dewey, host and coach Laura Dewey draws upon a powerful quote that resonates with many of us: "Every time I compare myself with someone else and feel 'behind' or 'not as good as,' I'm inadvertently trying to live someone else's dream." Laura invites listeners to reflect on the consequences of allowing external influences, such as societal pressures or the expe...

In this episode, host Laura Dewey explores the transformative power of taking something "off the table" for the time being. Laura reveals the detrimental effects of constantly having unresolved matters hanging in our minds, creating unnecessary mental busyness and draining our energy and attention. Through her guidance, Laura encourages listeners to embrace the practice of consciously setting asid...

Today, host Laura Dewey delves into the transformative power of open-ended questions in both parenting and leadership. Drawing from her expertise, Laura shines a light on our natural tendency to immediately jump in and fix any concerns brought to us in these roles, and offers an alternative approach. Laura encourages listeners to challenge themselves by asking two open-ended questions before insti...

In this transformative episode of Drops of Dewey, host Laura Dewey explores the profound power of a simple statement learned from her education in spiritual psychology: "This or something better for the highest good of all concerned."  Laura demonstrates how this statement can be applied in various life situations, inviting listeners to embrace the belief that there is a higher intelligence at wor...

In this thought-provoking show, host and coach Laura Dewey dives into the concept of common sense and challenges the notion that it is universally applicable or even exists at all. With keen insights, she explores the disappointment we often feel when others don't meet our expectations of having common sense. Drawing from the concept of the false consensus effect, Laura sheds light on our tendency...

Today, host and coach Laura Dewey challenges the common misconception that many people hold about meditation: the belief that they are failures at it. With a refreshing perspective, Laura debunks the myth that meditation requires the complete cessation of thoughts, recognizing that as thinking beings, this expectation is unrealistic and can hinder our ability to embrace the numerous benefits of me...

In this captivating episode of Drops of Dewey, host and coach Laura Dewey invites listeners to explore the unpredictable nature of our bodies. Drawing inspiration from the famous quote in Forrest Gump, Laura compares the human body to a box of chocolates, where you never know what you're going to get. Laura delves into the detrimental habit of self-judgment when our bodies don't meet our expectati...